What matters for project planning
Johns Creek provides a project-specific permit guide rather than treating every repair alike. Its examples show that water-heater replacement, grading, driveway changes, fences in sensitive locations, and other work can trigger separate building, trade, or land-disturbance review.
Official sources
Verify the property, not just the city
None of this citywide research tells you a specific parcel’s flood status, historic-district standing, buffer requirements, soil conditions, or what’s hidden inside the walls. Get those confirmed for your actual address before work starts.
Research date
Sources reviewed June 20, 2026. Requirements and mapped zones get updated; treat this page as a starting point, not a final answer.